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Compare train and bus for Ulm to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ulm to Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Ulm to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Mannheim:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Mannheim costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
You'll arrive about 1h 3m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ulm to Mannheim
How to get from Ulm to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM 3h35 Ulm 11:15 AM Mannheim $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:40 AM 3h35 Ulm 11:15 AM Mannheim $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 3h25 Ulm 10:50 PM Mannheim $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM 4h55 Ulm 2:25 PM Mannheim $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Mannheim:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Mannheim costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Mannheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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